Full-Time

Instrumentation Lead Designer

Instrumentation

Deadline 5/29/26
Kent

Kent

5,001-10,000 employees

Designs, constructs, and maintains energy assets

No salary listed

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India + 1 more

More locations: Vadodara, Gujarat, India

In Person

Category
Electrical Engineering (1)
Required Skills
CAD

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Requirements
  • Diploma in Instrumentation
  • 15 to 18 years of detail engineering experience in Upstream Oil & Gas, Refinery, & Petrochemical industry
  • International Codes & Standards and Best Engineering Practices that apply to Automation Design
  • Awareness of Quality Management System and Procedures
  • Awareness of Project Management and Control Process & Procedure
  • Automation design deliverables, work flow and interdisciplinary co-ordination
  • Understanding of P&IDs and Instrument Index
  • Awareness of change management practice
  • Inter-discipline co-ordination
Responsibilities
  • Assist Lead designer to ensure project design deliverable execution/completion as per schedule and within estimated budget adhering to Quality Systems, International Standards, Best Engineering Practices and Environmental Standards for highest degree of quality and safety in design
  • Leading a team of Designer to carry out project design activities in time
  • Take overall responsibility of identified area/areas of large project involving several areas through area team of designers/drafters in close co-ordination with Lead Engineer
  • Direct supervision of Design team members (Sr. Designers, Designers and Cad-operators)
  • Assist Lead in design team manpower planning and recruitment
  • Assist in preparing cost/manpower estimates for project and proposals
  • Review / provide guidance for preparation of all discipline design deliverables like wiring/interconnection diagram, loop diagram, location plans, tray routing and sizing, JB grouping philosophy, installation detail, process and pneumatic hook-up, cable schedules, MCT sizing, drum schedule, Bulk MTO and other CAD drawing
  • Model review and Clash check, clash resolution and validation
  • Participate in project design reviews
  • Perform inter-discipline squad checks (esp. piping, model, mechanical equipment and buildings)
  • Enter/review instrument database content per P&IDs
  • Site surveys
  • Assist with as-building deliverables
  • Perform technical audits and quality reviews for design deliverables
  • Site pre-commissioning activities and design support
  • On project training for team members
  • Assist with as-building deliverables

Kent PLC is a global engineering firm that designs, constructs, and maintains energy assets for the oil, gas, and renewable-energy sectors. Its offerings cover the full project lifecycle—from initial engineering and construction through ongoing maintenance—delivered via a mix of project-based contracts and long-term service agreements. The company differentiates itself through a strong emphasis on safety and sustainability, supported by a track record that includes industry awards such as the Gold award at the ExxonMobil Safety Excellence Awards, and a large, skilled workforce of about 13,000 people capable of delivering complex projects worldwide. Kent’s goal is to meet today’s energy needs while preparing for the future by applying advanced technologies and best practices to deliver reliable, safe, and efficient energy assets.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Founded

1919

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What believers are saying

  • Exceed acquisition targets a decommissioning market doubling over next decade.
  • Aurora Energy Valley agreement makes Kent lead designer for Nordic data centers.
  • Revenue now splits evenly between oil/gas and renewables at 40% and 34%.

What critics are saying

  • Offshore well project delays across 40 countries could erode margins by 2027.
  • AI chip shortages threaten $500M+ Nordic revenue from Aurora agreement.
  • UK rail DNO enclosure failures risk regulatory bans and $200M+ contract losses.

What makes Kent unique

  • Kent combines project contracts with long-term maintenance for steady revenue.
  • Won ExxonMobil Gold award for outstanding safety performance excellence.
  • Acquired Exceed to lead decommissioning and well management globally.

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Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

16%

1 year growth

16%

2 year growth

16%
Insider Media
Aug 21st, 2025
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Scottish Financial News
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